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Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease causes approximately 80–90% of types of dementia cases. It occurs when brain cells and their connections begin to degrade and deteriorate.
Symptoms include:
- Language difficulties
- Memory loss
- Increased confusion
- Disorientation
- Mood swings
- Decreased motivation
These symptoms intensify over time, with each stage requiring increasingly comprehensive care. The typical progression spans eight to ten years, although this varies from person to person.
Care strategies:
- Memory aids (sticky notes, digital reminders, daily routines)
- A safe, supportive living environment
- Regular social interactions
Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia accounts for 10-20% of neurocognitive disorders and follows a distinctive progression that is often triggered by one or more strokes.
Symptoms include:
- Problem-solving challenges
- Slowed thinking
- Difficulty concentrating
- Mood fluctuations
These symptoms may stabilize and then worsen.
Care strategies:
- Preventing further cerebrovascular damage through a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and adherence to medical treatments
- Cognitive exercises
- A structured daily routine
Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the third most common type of dementia after vascular, comprising 5-10% of all cases. LBD is caused by an accumulation of protein deposits in the brain.
Symptoms include:
- Problems with attention and alertness
- Visual hallucinations
- Motor impairments
- Sleep disturbances
Symptoms of LBD can fluctuate dramatically, posing a challenge for day-to-day management.
Care strategies:
- Safety parameters like walkers and handrails
- Handling hallucinations with gentle reassurances and redirection
- Avoiding direct contradictions of your loved one’s experiences
- A soothing bedtime routine and environment
Frontotemporal Dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is caused by nerve cell loss in the brain’s frontal or temporal lobes. Under this type of dementia, symptoms can begin to surface between ages 45 and 65 and tend to progress more rapidly than other types of neurocognitive disorders.
Symptoms include:
- Changes in behavior and personality
- Emotional detachment
- Language difficulties
Care strategies:
- Consistent and structured behavioral management techniques
- Communication aids like picture boards or specialized apps
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Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease causes approximately 80–90% of types of dementia cases. It occurs when brain cells and their connections begin to degrade and deteriorate.
Symptoms include:
- Language difficulties
- Memory loss
- Increased confusion
- Disorientation
- Mood swings
- Decreased motivation
These symptoms intensify over time, with each stage requiring increasingly comprehensive care. The typical progression spans eight to ten years, although this varies from person to person.
Care strategies:
- Memory aids (sticky notes, digital reminders, daily routines)
- A safe, supportive living environment
- Regular social interactions
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Vascular Dementia
Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia accounts for 10-20% of neurocognitive disorders and follows a distinctive progression that is often triggered by one or more strokes.
Symptoms include:
- Problem-solving challenges
- Slowed thinking
- Difficulty concentrating
- Mood fluctuations
These symptoms may stabilize and then worsen.
Care strategies:
- Preventing further cerebrovascular damage through a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and adherence to medical treatments
- Cognitive exercises
- A structured daily routine
-
Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the third most common type of dementia after vascular, comprising 5-10% of all cases. LBD is caused by an accumulation of protein deposits in the brain.
Symptoms include:
- Problems with attention and alertness
- Visual hallucinations
- Motor impairments
- Sleep disturbances
Symptoms of LBD can fluctuate dramatically, posing a challenge for day-to-day management.
Care strategies:
- Safety parameters like walkers and handrails
- Handling hallucinations with gentle reassurances and redirection
- Avoiding direct contradictions of your loved one’s experiences
- A soothing bedtime routine and environment
-
Frontotemporal Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is caused by nerve cell loss in the brain’s frontal or temporal lobes. Under this type of dementia, symptoms can begin to surface between ages 45 and 65 and tend to progress more rapidly than other types of neurocognitive disorders.
Symptoms include:
- Changes in behavior and personality
- Emotional detachment
- Language difficulties
Care strategies:
- Consistent and structured behavioral management techniques
- Communication aids like picture boards or specialized apps
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease causes approximately 80–90% of dementia cases. It occurs when brain cells and their connections begin to degrade and deteriorate.
Symptoms include:
- Language difficulties
- Memory loss
- Increased confusion
- Disorientation
- Mood swings
- Decreased motivation
These symptoms intensify over time, with each stage requiring increasingly comprehensive care. The typical progression spans eight to ten years, although this varies from person to person.
Care strategies:
- Memory aids (sticky notes, digital reminders, daily routines)
- A safe, supportive living environment
- Regular social interactions
Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia accounts for 10-20% of neurocognitive disorders and follows a distinctive progression that is often triggered by one or more strokes.
Symptoms include:
- Problem-solving challenges
- Slowed thinking
- Difficulty concentrating
- Mood fluctuations
These symptoms may stabilize and then worsen.
Care strategies:
- Preventing further cerebrovascular damage through a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and adherence to medical treatments
- Cognitive exercises
- A structured daily routine
Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy body Dementia (LBD) is the third most common type of dementia after vascular, comprising 5-10% of all cases. LBD is caused by an accumulation of protein deposits in the brain.
Symptoms include:
- Problems with attention and alertness
- Visual hallucinations
- Motor impairments
- Sleep disturbances
Symptoms of LBD can fluctuate dramatically, posing a challenge for day-to-day management.
Care strategies:
- Safety parameters like walkers and handrails
- Handling hallucinations with gentle reassurances and redirection
- Avoiding direct contradictions of your loved one’s experiences
- A soothing bedtime routine and environment
Frontotemporal Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia is caused by nerve cell loss in the brain’s frontal or temporal lobes. Symptoms can begin to surface between ages 45 and 65 and tend to progress more rapidly than other types of neurocognitive disorders.
Symptoms include:
- Changes in behavior and personality
- Emotional detachment
- Language difficulties
Care strategies:
- Consistent and structured behavioral management techniques
- Communication aids like picture boards or specialized apps
